Capital1 Solar Spikers
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Short name | Capital1 |
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Nickname | Solar Spikers |
Founded | 2024 |
Owner | CapitalOne Energy Corp. |
Head coach | Roger Gorayeb |
Captain | Jorelle Singh (NU) |
League | Premier Volleyball League |
2024 All-Filipino | 11th place |
The Capital1 Solar Spikers is a professional women's volleyball team in the Philippines debuting in the Premier Volleyball League.
Capital1 Solar Spikers is affiliated with Capital1 Solar Energy. Capital1 Solar Energy builds, operates, and owns industrial-scale solar power plants across the Philippines. [1]
History
Capital1 Solar Energy joined the Premier Volleyball League in 2024.[2][3] It beat the bid of three other entities to be allowed to take over the franchise of disbanded club, F2 Logistics Cargo Movers.[4] They became the newest team entering the PVL after Strong Group Athletics joined the league before the start of the 2024 PVL First All-Filipino Conference.[5]
The team initially known as the Power Spikers are linked to Capital1 Solar Energy and is co-owned by Mandy and Milka Romero. Mandy Romero is the President of Capital1 Solar Energy.[6] The sisters are daughters of Capital1 director, basketball patron, politician Mikee Romero.[7] Roger Gorayeb is the inaugural head coach.[8]
Current roster
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No. | Player | Position | Height | Birth date | School |
2 | ![]() | Opposite Hitter | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | (2000-09-26) September 26, 2000 (age 23) | JRU |
3 | ![]() | Outside Hitter | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | (1995-12-14) December 14, 1995 (age 28) | NU |
5 | ![]() | Middle Blocker | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | (1996-05-31) May 31, 1996 (age 28) | DLSU |
6 | ![]() | Outside Hitter | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | (2000-08-14) August 14, 2000 (age 24) | UE |
7 | ![]() | Libero | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | (1999-12-07) December 7, 1999 (age 24) | NU |
9 | ![]() | Opposite Hitter | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | (1998-11-30) November 30, 1998 (age 25) | DLSU |
10 | ![]() ![]() | Setter | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | (1991-08-21) August 21, 1991 (age 32) | San Francisco State University |
11 | ![]() | Middle Blocker | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | (1995-04-30) April 30, 1995 (age 29) | SSC–R |
12 | ![]() | Outside Hitter | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | (1994-07-13) July 13, 1994 (age 30) | USLS |
14 | ![]() | Setter | 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) | (1992-05-23) May 23, 1992 (age 32) | AdU |
15 | ![]() | Outside Hitter | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | (1997-07-11) July 11, 1997 (age 27) | JRU |
16 | ![]() | Middle Blocker | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | (1997-07-06) July 6, 1997 (age 27) | DLSU |
17 | ![]() | Middle Blocker | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | (1998-01-17) January 17, 1998 (age 26) | UPHSD |
18 | ![]() | Libero | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | (1997-10-04) October 4, 1997 (age 26) | UST |
19 | ![]() | Libero | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | (2000-07-19) July 19, 2000 (age 24) | ADMU |
21 | ![]() | Middle Blocker | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | (1995-02-04) February 4, 1995 (age 29) | AU |
22 | ![]() | Opposite Hitter | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | (2000-02-17) February 17, 2000 (age 24) | DLSU |
23 | ![]() | Outside Hitter | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | (1998-11-21) November 21, 1998 (age 25) | |
![]() ![]() | Opposite Hitter | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | (1999-04-18) April 18, 1999 (age 25) | ADMU |
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Previous roster
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Honors
Season | Conference | Title | Source |
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2024 | All-Filipino | 11th place | [9] |
Reinforced | [to be determined] |
Team captains
Jorelle Singh (2024-present)
Head coach
Roger Gorayeb (2024–present)
Imports
Marina Tushova [10] (2024)
References
- ^ "Capital1 Solar Energy ready to make 'good' noise in PVL". pvl.ph. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ "Sportsman Mikee Romero awarded PVL franchise". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ Micaller, Bea (February 20, 2024). "PVL: Chery Tiggo spoils Capital1 debut in sweep win". GMA News. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ^ Garcia, John Mark (January 26, 2024). "PVL confident Capital1 Power Spikers the 'right entity as 12th team'". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ Oreto, Lito (January 20, 2024). "Mikee Romero, rarambol na rin sa PVL" [Mikee Romero, gets ready to rumble at the PVL] (in Filipino). Abante Tonite. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ "Capital1 Solar Energy ready to make 'good' noise in PVL". pvl.ph. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ "PVL newbie Capital1 sets modest expectations". The Philippine Star. January 25, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ Villar, Joey (January 21, 2024). "Gorayeb named capital1 coach". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ "Cignal caps strong finish, turns back Capital1". Premier Volleyball League. April 27, 2024. Archived from the original on April 27, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ Agcaoili, Lance (June 24, 2024). "PVL: Set for No. 2 pick, Capital1 also parades Russian spiker". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
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